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About this place
Bathampton House is a listed country house in the Wylye Valley, in the Wiltshire parish of Steeple Langford. It is not the Bathampton near Bath in Somerset: the name occurs twice in England, and this hamlet was once shortened to "Batham" to tell the two apart.
What is Bathampton House?
The manor house was rebuilt in 1694 for the Perkins and Mompesson families. The Mompessons had their seat at Great Bathampton, and the same family later commissioned Mompesson House in Salisbury's Cathedral Close. In the 1760s the house was altered for William Moody. Historic England's National Heritage List has recorded it since 1960 at Grade II*, a category reserved for particularly important buildings that make up only a small share of the country's listed stock.
What else survives around it?
Several outbuildings are listed in their own right: a late 17th-century stable and a barn thought to date from the 16th century (both Grade II), plus gate piers to the north-west of the house. Together they give a clear picture of a gentry estate in this part of Wiltshire.
Where is it and how do you get there?
Bathampton lies in the western part of Steeple Langford parish, roughly 12 miles south-east of Warminster and about 10 miles north-west of Salisbury. The River Wylye runs along the southern edge of the parish. Driving along the A36 between Salisbury and Warminster is the easiest approach; public transport in the valley is limited.
Can you go inside?
This is a residence, not a museum. The sources we used list no regular opening hours, so plan on seeing the house from the outside and respect the owners' privacy. Architecture fans can pair the stop with a walk in the valley and a look at All Saints church in Steeple Langford village.
When should you visit?
The valley looks its best from late spring to early autumn, with long days and green water meadows. It makes a handy detour between Stonehenge, Salisbury, Longleat and Bath.
Frequently asked questions
Which county is Bathampton House in?
Wiltshire, in the parish of Steeple Langford, not Somerset near Bath.
What listing does it have?
Grade II*, in place since 1960.
When was it built?
In 1694, with alterations in the 1760s for William Moody.
Who is connected with its history?
The Perkins and Mompesson families; the latter later built Mompesson House in Salisbury.
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